Gun shows question❓

[Bamaboy19]

Since starting my current job I've been unable to attend a gun show in over 10 years. One thing I used to buy regularly, was a lot of my reloading supplies, specifically primers & powder.
I'm curious if there are vendors that are still selling and how is their selection and how are the prices??
Every couple of months Mid South shooter supply offers free hazmat with a $99 order. I just ordered 1K primers for $100 & 2 pounds of powder for around $45 each.

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Next time I'll get powder for 6.5G & 6ARC!

 

[JWlineman]

You're most likely doing way better online than at a gun show

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Yeah, better buying here or online. Unless you gotta have it.

 

[Bamaboy19]

I'd have to be getting a smoking deal to give up a days worth of sleep to go to a show. I just haven't been to one in so long, I was just wondering if I was missing out? Lol...

 

[stage20]

I'd have to be getting a smoking deal to give up a days worth of sleep to go to a show. I just haven't been to one in so long, I was just wondering if I was missing out? Lol...

If you haven't been in 10 years you will be disappointed if you go. Lots of cool stuff with high prices for the most part.
Edit if you're looking for new it's usually a waste of time. Old firearms, knives collector items you might get lucky early.

 

[Jester896]

Powder Valley and Natchez Shooters Supply also run free haz mat from time to time

 

[Bamaboy19]

If you haven't been in 10 years you will be disappointed if you go. Lots of cool stuff with high prices for the most part.

I would rent a table, take all my leftovers, a bunch of guns (mainly to show off) or use to barter with. And have access to everyone else's parts boxes for those obscure treasures. I've come away with guns and ammo, but never really went there looking to buy. If I didn't rent a table, I'd sling up a couple of rifles and carry a couple of pistols (I'd be that guy with index cards pinned on my back).

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I would rent a table, take all my leftovers, a bunch of guns (mainly to show off) or use to barter with. And have access to everyone else's parts boxes for those obscure treasures. I've come away with guns and ammo, but never really went there looking to buy. If I didn't rent a table, I'd sling up a couple of rifles and carry a couple of pistols (I'd be that guy with index cards pinned on my back).

Tape em to the weapon!

 

[sloporsche]

I went to a gun show last month or so ago in panama city and I saw VERY few reloading anything ,it was by far tables full of pistols .

 

[DevilDog]

Last gun show I attended had very few guns and ammo and lots of flags, patches, "as seen on TV", and junk than it was worth. They have turned into what my wife and I like to call the "fell of the truck" sale. Boxes of Chinese products that make your life better. Last show I went to had more guys selling "as seen on TV" knives and mops than anything else.

I haven't been to a quality gun show in over 10-15 years... probably longer.

 

[rossi]

Don't forget the Scented Candles, Beef Jerky, Peanut Brittle, and Shameful "Knock Off Native American Indian" items.

It's embarrassing to see a "Ceremonial Pipe" made on a wood lathe sold as an authentic.

 

[Bamaboy19]

Last gun show I attended had very few guns and ammo and lots of flags, patches, "as seen on TV", and junk than it was worth. They have turned into what my wife and I like to call the "fell of the truck" sale. Boxes of Chinese products that make your life better. Last show I went to had more guys selling "as seen on TV" knives and mops than anything else.

I haven't been to a quality gun show in over 10-15 years... probably longer.

Doesn't sound like I'm missing anything then. IDK, now days online buying has pretty much replaced a lot of "shopping"

 

[big jon]

Last gun show I attended had very few guns and ammo and lots of flags, patches, "as seen on TV", and junk than it was worth. They have turned into what my wife and I like to call the "fell of the truck" sale. Boxes of Chinese products that make your life better. Last show I went to had more guys selling "as seen on TV" knives and mops than anything else.

I haven't been to a quality gun show in over 10-15 years... probably longer.

which gun show was that

 

[DevilDog]

which gun show was that

If I recall correctly is was a C&E Gun show in Raleigh, NC between 2006-2008.

 

[sloporsche]

Doesn't sound like I'm missing anything then. IDK, now days online buying has pretty much replaced a lot of "shopping"

I looked and I bought 2 speed loaders[panama city beach fla] for a revolver they were a few dollars cheaper than my LGS but add in the admission fee it was no smokin bargain . I will still go to the next one because its is close and its a half day out with my wife and ya never know what is on a bench there . Funny thing i noticed was not too many AK weapons more AR weapons BUT more AK ammo than AR .....hhhhmmmmm , when i first moved down here i commented at my local gun store about this being ar country and he agreed but added they are plentiful, just owners are i guess low key patriot ar bois not willing to give the ak its due publicly .

 

[big jon]

I would go to a gun show if they had 2 guns and some rusty knives
some are better than others but once they are gone that's it

Why are you going to a gun show

much of going to a show is the social interaction what you can learn and see and hold
my best friend in the world and me get to hang out for a few days that we couldn't get because we live far apart and our lives have demands that keep us from seeing each other
not to mention other chums that I like to see
Im doing good to break even especially if you consider the transportation cost and lost time
I get to haggle and horse trade I get to see and hold to converse laugh and enjoy a few days that I can be out of character
so if you going to a gun show to sell or buy then your missing our heritage to meet and gather
you go to a picture show why? you stop by a car show why?
and to top it off the democrats and left wingers hate gun shows so yeah Ill see you at the next gun show except Victors show at the fair grounds where I banned for life HAHA HA

 

[Baddog 0302]

All good points for the most part ,I grew up in an authoritative environment,
First my father said NO, and that was it.
then high school and collage, the coach said do and we did
Then the MARINE CORPS, the Capt. and later the Col. said DO and without question we did .
Then in in my offshore work, always someone in charge saying 'this is the way I want it done.
I quit selling at gun shows because there were always a few that their wife's had their balls in a glass jar, so when they were allowed to go to a gun shot they tried showing their male dominant by starting a "low ball" argument and wouldn't take NO , and then Fn NO, and go away.
I came to the conclusion it was better to quit going than to take a paint ball gun, ect.ect.ect.

 

[Bamaboy19]

I used to enjoy going, knew a lot of people, talked a lot of shit, rummaging through boxes of old parts. Unfortunately my current work schedule makes it impossible. I work 4-12 hour nights a week, Thursday-Sunday. When they start having them on Monday I'll be able to go again!